The Calm Before the Storm ...

Hurricane Sandy Delivered Extensive Damage Throughout New Jersey, Keansburg Amusement Park was Hit Hard 

The carousel house at Keansburg Amusement Park is almost empty now. The ride has been dismantled. The shiny jewel-laden horses and carriages, and other animals, are being stored at the water park across the street.

All of the pieces been recovered since they were swept into town by Hurricane Sandy’s tidal surge on the Raritan Bay. Even the lion that a local teen tried "to procure."  

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Below are images of from my Painted Ponies Gallery taken before Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the amusement park.  Scroll down to see the storm's aftermath. 

Photo images were created using Selective Color. 

The Wild Stallion

Sea Dragon

The Warrior Steed

The Carousel After Hurricane Sandy

 
Photo Credit: The Star Ledger

Above :Look closely, to the right, you can see "The Warrior Steed" and "The Sea Dragon" hanging among the debris.

Photo Credit: Andrew Burton, Getty Images

Photo Credit: Andrew Burton, Getty Images